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Policy

State of Crypto: Will 2021 Finally Be the Year of the Bitcoin ETF?

The market has matured since 2018, when bitcoin ETF applications last hit a peak. It's unclear whether that's enough to see one approved.

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Markets

NYDIG Files for Bitcoin ETF, Adding to Firms Hoping 2021 Is When SEC Finally Says 'Yes'

The filing comes on the same day as bitcoin hit $50,000 for the first time ever.

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Policy

Ripple, SEC Say Settlement Unlikely Before Trial Over Alleged Securities Violations

The SEC's case over allegedly unlawful sales of XRP by Ripple to retail investors is entering the discovery phase.

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Policy

Thailand's Securities Regulator Eyes Qualifications for New Crypto Investors

The regulator believes new cryptocurrency investors should have a certain level of trading experience and financial reserves.

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Videos

SEC Comm Peirce on Bitcoin ETPs, Crypto Adoption by Corporates

SEC Commissioner Hester M. Peirce reacts to corporates buying bitcoin (BTC), saying an exchange-traded product would be more efficient and cost-effective.

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Markets

SEC Commissioner Peirce Says Market Is Ready for a Bitcoin ETP

Peirce also pushed back against an emerging government narrative that cryptocurrency is a dangerous rail for terrorist financing.

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Videos

Nouriel Roubini Reacting to Tesla’s Big Bitcoin Buy: SEC Should Investigate Market Manipulation

NYU Economics Professor Nouriel Roubini, reiterating his objection to bitcoin, lashes out at Tesla and other corporations that recently announced their investment in BTC, calling it irresponsible corporate behavior and accusing them of market manipulation. He calls on the SEC to investigate.

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Markets

SEC Charges Three With Stealing $11.4M Through Token Backed by Actor Steven Seagal

The Bitcoiin2Gen trio allegedly bilked investors through false statements and celebrity crypto endorsements.

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Finance

Ripple Responds to SEC Lawsuit Over XRP Sales

In a Friday filing, Ripple Labs pushed back against the SEC’s allegations.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse speaking at the DC Blockchain Summit 2019.

Markets

Cathie Wood: Bitcoin ETF Approval Unlikely Until Market Cap Rises to About $2T

"The flood of demand has to be satisfied" for the SEC to feel comfortable with a bitcoin ETF, said Wood.

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